Suez Canal Pilots' Role in Grounding

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

🌊 Suez Canal Pilots' Role in Grounding.

Ever Given's grounding in the Suez Canal in March 2021 brought the maritime shipping industry to a standstill, impacting global trade. Now, over two years later, the Panama Maritime Authority, acting as the authority of Ever Given's flag state, has submitted its accident report, revealing the causes of the grounding. The report highlights a combination of factors, including the failure to assess the risk of bad weather conditions, improper navigation decisions by Suez Canal pilots, ineffective communication between the bridge team and the pilots, and the ship's excessive speed. It also emphasizes the importance of careful pilot management, integration with the bridge team, and addressing language difficulties.

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